Shabbat Shalom from Rabbi Shafrin; the Eruv is Still Down! 10/15/2021
Dear Kol Rinah Family,
Sometimes, it is hard to change. The ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, famously said that "the only constant in life is change." Indeed, every minute of every day, we are each in a constant state of change, as is the world around us. But even though we know that this is true, there are some moments where it feels like our lives change in leaps and bounds. There is no greater example of this than Avram's story in this week's parashah, Lech Lecha. Avram goes from mild-mannered son and husband to having conversations with The Creator of the Universe and leaving everything he has ever known (at the age of 80) and journeying out into a new, strange land.
So much happens to Avram, so many challenges faced and trying decisions made. It reminds me of all of those times in which it felt like life was speeding ahead at 100 miles per hour and everything was changing so fast that it almost felt like too much, even if the changes were exciting and full of promise.
It is helpful, especially in times of change, to remember what anchors us, what grounds us to reality and ourselves. Think of those family members and treasured friends with whom you can connect (or reconnect). Find those moments of quiet to reflect, be they every week on Shabbat, during the morning before anyone else is awake, or whenever you can find them. Dig deep and find the wells of calm and focus inside yourself that you might have never seen before, but have always been there.
Then, much as Avram and Sarai before us, we can each have the courage to venture out into something new, and just maybe, we will end up exactly where we are supposed to be.
--
Mazal tov to parents Barry and Alyssa Duel on the bar mitzvah of their son, Ari, this past Shabbat! We are sending blessings to your entire family on your marvellous simcha!
Mazal tov also to John Singer and Emily Adams on their wedding last Sunday, as well as to parents Don and Joanne Singer and Mike and Kathleen Adams!
And now, on to this coming Shabbat! Today, I'll be leading Torah Talk this afternoon at noon (12:00pm) learning about the inner workings of the lives of Avram and Sarai, the original Jewish forebearers. We will take a look at how they build their lives together and how they, as a family, envision and plan for their lives together. It should be a fascinating look behind the curtain of their lives (see link below).
Tonight, our Kabbalat Shabbat services will be on live and in person at 6:00 PM in the main sanctuary at Kol Rinah. They can also be livestreamed using the same link as our Shabbat morning livestream (see link below).
Candle lighting tonight is at 6:05 pm.
Tomorrow morning, we will be in the sanctuary for our Shabbat morning service and will of course also be streaming from the sanctuary starting at 9:30am. We will have a special treat as our ShinShin, Roi Mast, will be joining us to share a few words of Torah and little about himself as well (see link below).
Parashat Lech Lecha
Torah Reading: Genesis 12:1-17:27
Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16
Shabbat Mincha (the afternoon service) will begin at 5:55 pm, followed by a little learning, Ma'ariv (evening services), and Havdallah.
Havdallah on Saturday evening will be at 7:07 pm.
COVID Protocols
Masks are required for everyone ages 3 and up, and are required to be worn properly (over nose, mouth and chin) whenever inside, and whenever outside in proximity of other people. If you see someone wearing their mask improperly, please ask them (kindly, gently) to wear their mask properly. If there are any problems, please alert an usher or greeter.
If you are feeling at all ill, or if you are at increased health risk, please stay home to keep yourself and everyone safe and healthy.
Our full COVID protocols are available here: https://www.kolrinahstl.org/covid-safety
Please refrain wearing perfume or other strong scents to synagogue, as we have people with significant allergies.
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Scott Shafrin
--
ZOOM AND STREAMING LINKS
To join our Zoom Minyanim or classes, click on the desired meeting link, or call into either of the following numbers:
+1 312 626 6799
+1 646 558 8656
Then, when prompted, enter the Meeting ID of the desired minyan/class then press #. Then, when prompted, enter the password then press #.
Services (all times Central)
Evening Minyan on Zoom
Sunday-Friday evenings at 6pm
Morning Minyan on Zoom
Monday-Friday mornings at 7am; Sunday mornings and national holidays at 8am (not including Jewish holidays)
Learning Opportunities
Torah Talk with Rabbi Arnow or Rabbi Shafrin
Every Friday at 12pm
Join us for study and discussion of the week's Torah portion.
Shabbat morning ( tinyurl.com/KR-Streaming )
Saturdays, 9:30am, as well as the first day, seventh and eighth days of Passover
Click the link below, then click the triangular "play" buttom:
https://player2.streamspot.com/?playerId=3506a4c8
Until shortly before 9:30am, there will a filler screen, but livestreamed video and sound will both start around 9:30am.
You can also set your computer or device in advance so that this link will continue streaming continuously and you will not have to press any buttons on Shabbat. To make sure that your device will not shut itself down or do into sleep mode, follow the directions below to disable sleep mode:
For PC:
To disable automatic Sleep:
1. Open up Power Options in the Control Panel. In Windows 10 you can get there from right clicking on the start menu and going to Power Options
2. Click "change plan settings" next to your current power plan
3. Change "Put the computer to sleep" to never
4. Click "Save Changes"
For Apple Products:
1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click "Energy Saver."
2. Do either of the following:
a. Set the amount of time your computer or display should wait before going to sleep: Drag the “Computer sleep” and “Display sleep” sliders, or the “Turn display off after” slider.
b. Keep your Mac from going to sleep automatically: Select “Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off.”
Sometimes, it is hard to change. The ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, famously said that "the only constant in life is change." Indeed, every minute of every day, we are each in a constant state of change, as is the world around us. But even though we know that this is true, there are some moments where it feels like our lives change in leaps and bounds. There is no greater example of this than Avram's story in this week's parashah, Lech Lecha. Avram goes from mild-mannered son and husband to having conversations with The Creator of the Universe and leaving everything he has ever known (at the age of 80) and journeying out into a new, strange land.
So much happens to Avram, so many challenges faced and trying decisions made. It reminds me of all of those times in which it felt like life was speeding ahead at 100 miles per hour and everything was changing so fast that it almost felt like too much, even if the changes were exciting and full of promise.
It is helpful, especially in times of change, to remember what anchors us, what grounds us to reality and ourselves. Think of those family members and treasured friends with whom you can connect (or reconnect). Find those moments of quiet to reflect, be they every week on Shabbat, during the morning before anyone else is awake, or whenever you can find them. Dig deep and find the wells of calm and focus inside yourself that you might have never seen before, but have always been there.
Then, much as Avram and Sarai before us, we can each have the courage to venture out into something new, and just maybe, we will end up exactly where we are supposed to be.
--
Mazal tov to parents Barry and Alyssa Duel on the bar mitzvah of their son, Ari, this past Shabbat! We are sending blessings to your entire family on your marvellous simcha!
Mazal tov also to John Singer and Emily Adams on their wedding last Sunday, as well as to parents Don and Joanne Singer and Mike and Kathleen Adams!
And now, on to this coming Shabbat! Today, I'll be leading Torah Talk this afternoon at noon (12:00pm) learning about the inner workings of the lives of Avram and Sarai, the original Jewish forebearers. We will take a look at how they build their lives together and how they, as a family, envision and plan for their lives together. It should be a fascinating look behind the curtain of their lives (see link below).
Tonight, our Kabbalat Shabbat services will be on live and in person at 6:00 PM in the main sanctuary at Kol Rinah. They can also be livestreamed using the same link as our Shabbat morning livestream (see link below).
Candle lighting tonight is at 6:05 pm.
Tomorrow morning, we will be in the sanctuary for our Shabbat morning service and will of course also be streaming from the sanctuary starting at 9:30am. We will have a special treat as our ShinShin, Roi Mast, will be joining us to share a few words of Torah and little about himself as well (see link below).
Parashat Lech Lecha
Torah Reading: Genesis 12:1-17:27
Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16
Shabbat Mincha (the afternoon service) will begin at 5:55 pm, followed by a little learning, Ma'ariv (evening services), and Havdallah.
Havdallah on Saturday evening will be at 7:07 pm.
COVID Protocols
Masks are required for everyone ages 3 and up, and are required to be worn properly (over nose, mouth and chin) whenever inside, and whenever outside in proximity of other people. If you see someone wearing their mask improperly, please ask them (kindly, gently) to wear their mask properly. If there are any problems, please alert an usher or greeter.
If you are feeling at all ill, or if you are at increased health risk, please stay home to keep yourself and everyone safe and healthy.
Our full COVID protocols are available here: https://www.kolrinahstl.org/
Please refrain wearing perfume or other strong scents to synagogue, as we have people with significant allergies.
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Scott Shafrin
--
ZOOM AND STREAMING LINKS
To join our Zoom Minyanim or classes, click on the desired meeting link, or call into either of the following numbers:
+1 312 626 6799
+1 646 558 8656
Then, when prompted, enter the Meeting ID of the desired minyan/class then press #. Then, when prompted, enter the password then press #.
Services (all times Central)
Evening Minyan on Zoom
Sunday-Friday evenings at 6pm
Morning Minyan on Zoom
Monday-Friday mornings at 7am; Sunday mornings and national holidays at 8am (not including Jewish holidays)
Learning Opportunities
Torah Talk with Rabbi Arnow or Rabbi Shafrin
Every Friday at 12pm
Join us for study and discussion of the week's Torah portion.
Shabbat morning ( tinyurl.com/KR-Streaming )
Saturdays, 9:30am, as well as the first day, seventh and eighth days of Passover
Click the link below, then click the triangular "play" buttom:
https://player2.streamspot.
Until shortly before 9:30am, there will a filler screen, but livestreamed video and sound will both start around 9:30am.
You can also set your computer or device in advance so that this link will continue streaming continuously and you will not have to press any buttons on Shabbat. To make sure that your device will not shut itself down or do into sleep mode, follow the directions below to disable sleep mode:
For PC:
To disable automatic Sleep:
1. Open up Power Options in the Control Panel. In Windows 10 you can get there from right clicking on the start menu and going to Power Options
2. Click "change plan settings" next to your current power plan
3. Change "Put the computer to sleep" to never
4. Click "Save Changes"
For Apple Products:
1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click "Energy Saver."
2. Do either of the following:
a. Set the amount of time your computer or display should wait before going to sleep: Drag the “Computer sleep” and “Display sleep” sliders, or the “Turn display off after” slider.
b. Keep your Mac from going to sleep automatically: Select “Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off.”
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Mornings- M, T, W, F 7am & Sun 8am.
Evenings- Sun-Th 6pm.
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